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If you're worried about internet security and security on the internet, you need to read this...
WARNING: You're Being Watched
"If Your Internet Security Is Out Of Date - Or Worse, You're Not Using Any At All - Your Internet Security Products Is At Stake"
Spyware - Viruses - Hackers - Identity Theft...
It's almost overwhelming, isn't it?
Unfortunately, Internet Security is a fact of life of the internet...
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You Run The Risk Of...
- Your credit card information being stolen and used for who knows what
- Unwittingly spreading viruses or trojan horses to everyone in your address book
- Someone tracking the websites you visit and other personal information while online
- Getting objectionable pop-up windows that you can't get rid of
- Losing all the digital pictures you have stored on your computer
Spyware can have a more insidious meaning, however. This can refer to software which does much more than simply monitor a user's browsing habits. It can also redirect your browser to advertising sites.
Hackers routinely scan computer networks looking for open 'ports' (numbers used by network software to distinguish traffic) through which they can gain access to your computer. Ports are individual entry connection points between the computer and the Internet. If a hacker can find an open port, it can be used to transmit a worm carrying a payload which can give the hacker control over your computer. Firewalls can close all unused ports.
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